Bugatti Centodieci
A Bugatti Centodieci at the Villa d'Este
Overview
ManufacturerBugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
ProductionJune 2022–December 2022
(10 units)
AssemblyFrance: Molsheim (Bugatti Atelier Molsheim)
DesignerAchim Anscheidt,[1] Nils Sajonz[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutMid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine8.0 L (488.2 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16
Power output1,176 kW (1,600 PS; 1,578 hp)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Length4,544 mm (178.9 in)
Width2,038 mm (80.2 in)
Height1,212 mm (47.7 in)
Kerb weight1,976 kg (4,356 lb)

The Bugatti Centodieci (Italian for "110")[3] is a limited production mid-engine sports car produced by French automotive manufacturer Bugatti. The car is a homage to the Bugatti EB 110 and a celebration of the Bugatti marque's 110th birthday. It was revealed on 16 August 2019 at "The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering" in California, United States.[4] The Centodieci is 20 kg lighter than the Bugatti Chiron, and has an 8,000 cc (8.0 L; 488.2 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16 engine, rated at 1,176 kW (1,600 PS; 1,578 hp) at 7,000 rpm. Production of the Centodieci was limited to 10 units priced at €8 million (approximately $10 million at the 2019 exchange rate) each.[5][6][7]

Design

Based on the Chiron, the car takes design cues from the EB 110 such as the five round air intakes which resemble a diamond and the wedge shaped design language. A small horse shoe radiator grille present below the headlamps further harks back to the EB 110. Narrow headlights with LED daytime running function and sharp grooves are used to create an aggressive appearance. The rear consists of eight tail lights along with matt-black quad exhaust pipes placed on either side of a large diffuser, complete with an underbody spoiler and a fixed overhanging rear wing. Due to the use of computer assisted 3D design techniques and the use of Virtual Reality technology, the design team was able to complete the design of the Centodieci in six months.[8][9][1] Compared to the Chiron, the Centodieci is fitted with an additional air intake near the oil cooler and an engine bay cover manufactured from glass.[10]

Performance

The Centodieci is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.1 seconds and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 13.1 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 380 km/h (240 mph) and has a curb weight of 1,976 kg (4,356 lb).[8]

Production

10 units of the Centodieci were produced for customers, in addition to pre-production and test cars. The Centodieci were hand-built in Bugatti's Molsheim factory and deliveries to customers started in June 2022.[3] On 19 December 2022, the tenth and last Bugatti Centodieci was delivered.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Baldwin, Roberto (22 August 2019). "How Bugatti built the Centodieci hypercar in six months". engadget. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  2. ^ Chris Tsui (4 December 2020). "The Bugatti Bolide Concept Was Designed by a 27-Year-Old Former Intern". The Drive. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b Elliot, Hannah (16 August 2019). "Bugatti Channels Early '90s Supercar Swag in New $8.9 Million Auto". Bloomberg. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Bugatti Centodieci – Exclusive Small Series in Extraordinary Design" (Press release). Molsheim: Bugatti. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  5. ^ Barlow, Jason (16 August 2019). "This is the £9m Bugatti Centodieci". Top Gear. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  6. ^ Batchelor, James. "New Bugatti Centodieci revives spirit of iconic EB110". Auto Express. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  7. ^ Sintumuang, Kevin (16 August 2019). "The New $8.8 Million Bugatti Centodieci Is a Retro '90s Hypercar Dream". Esquire. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Bugatti Centodieci". www.bugatti.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  9. ^ Spears, Time (18 August 2019). "a blast from the past: $9 million bugatti centodieci hyper sports car". Designboom. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Bugatti's EB110-inspired Centodieci is one step closer to production". Autoblog. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Bugatti delivers the tenth – and final – centodieci hyper sports car" (Press release). Molsheim: Bugatti. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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